Drammen in brief

History:

• The city of Drammen was founded in 1811 as the two towns of Strømsø and Bragernes were united.
• The city shield was originally created in 1715. It says "In fide et justitia fortitudo" (From faith and justice comes strength).
• The old part of the city hall was sketched by Nils S. Eckhoff and was built in 1871.

Politics:

• The mayor (“ordfører”) of Drammen is Mr. Tore Opdal Hansen, representing the Conservative Party.
• The city is run by a coalition consisting of The Conservative Party, the Progress Party, The Christian People's Party, The Liberal Party and the local Drammen Byliste.
• The City council consists of 49 representatives.

Administration:

• Chief municipal executive (“rådmann”) is Mr. Osmund Kaldheim. 
• The municipality of Drammen employs approximately 4300 people and 3350 man-labour years.
• The budget is 3.4 billion NOK.

Geography:

• The total area of Drammen is 145.2 square kilometres, including 9.5 square kilometres of lakes and rivers, 15.8 square kilometres of farming land and 89.9 square kilometres of forest.
• The population is approximately 64,000 (2011), which makes Drammen the 9th biggest city in Norway.
• Drammen is located in the county of Buskerud, 40 kilometers and 35 minutes south-west of Oslo.